ACE Program Summer Staff

Classification: Non- exempt/hourly
Hours: 10:00-5:30, Monday-Friday
Location: Burlington, VT
Salary: $19 - $21 per hour

Position Overview:

To plan and coordinate activities, academic support and career exploration for teenagers grades 9th-12th in a safe, nurturing space that supports the participants in gaining self-awareness, becoming empowered to make safe choices, and growing as individuals in the community.

Reporting Structure
Reports to: Officially reports to the Academic & Career Exploration (ACE) Program Director.

Essential Roles & Duties

Be available for and attend the ACE program college trip to Boston, July 29-31.
Plan, develop, implement, supervise, and participate in daily activities and events for teenage participants in the King Street program.
Strategize with other ACE Program Staff to assess and improve upon program activities.
Provide a safe/positive environment and support kids who need additional social/emotional support.
Provide appropriate outreach to individuals and families participating in the Teen Programs.
Ensure solid communication among ACE Program Staff, and with other Agency staff, management, and the board of directors.
Participate in regular meetings with ACE Program Staff and other Agency program coordinators.
Create community partnerships with individuals and groups that will foster positive interaction with youth participating in the program, and with the Center overall. These include but are not limited to police, BHS faculty and staff, after school coordinators, alternative day program staff at the high school, and others who already play a role in the program participants lives.
Attend necessary administrative tasks to help document attendance, participation in the program’s activities, and other data as needed to facilitate the Development Director’s ability to write grants to sustain programming and introduce new programming.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this position title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in this position, nor does every position necessarily require these duties.

Physical Requirements/Conditions of Work

Work is conducted inside and outside during all seasons. Must be able to be physically active, participate in gross motor games, and move distances to neighborhood sites.
Occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds.
Interaction with children and families.
Potential for injury from physical interplay with children, and for illness passed along from children.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge of: Youth and teen development. Community resources. Effective programming models.
Skills: Strong interpersonal skills. Highly effective communication skills. Program management and development skills. Behavior management skills.
Ability to: Listen; plan, organize, and select methods; prioritize and implement work; exercise judgment in using sensitive information; think creatively and take initiative to mold, guide, reevaluate and enhance the program.

What You’ll Bring

Experience: 2 to 5 years experience: working with and supervising youth in general and teenagers in particular; developing group activities; group process; program management; and working with children who exhibit disruptive and occasionally inappropriate behavior.
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services or related fields is a plus but not required.

To Apply

Candidates should send the following to hr@kingstreetcenter.org:

Resume
Cover letter that includes:
What calls you to work at King Street Center
Description of your knowledge of youth from historically underserved populations
[list a question specific to the role]
Three professional references

(No resume? Please fill out our application form HERE)

For an outline of our benefits please visit https://www.kingstreetcenter.org/employment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

King Street Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.